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Kinder Scout Moorland Edge Walk

By Dave Roberts   

on February 20, 2015    5/5 (1)

Kinder Scout Moorland Edge Walk

Route Essentials

Route Summary

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

12.35 km

Ascent

486 m

Time

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Difficulty

Hazards

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Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need. 

Kinder Scout Moorland Edge Walk Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Kinder Scout Moorland Edge Walk

This route from Edale follows the Pennine Way initially as far as Edale Cross, before following the good path along the edge of the Kinder Plateau. It then descends to Edale via Grindsbrook Clough.

The rock sculptures, such as the Wool Packs, are a particular feature of this route, and can be quite unnerving in thick mist if not expected! There’s also extensive restoration work being undertaken to restore the peat bog habitat.

Click here to view the full description and download the route in a new window (external site). The link to the ‘vision’ doesn’t work on the NT site, so there’s the NT High Peak Moors Vision and Plan

Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

This walk includes the Hewitt of Kinder Scout

This walk includes the Nuttall of Kinder Scout

Route Start Location:

Distance
Ascent
Time
12.35 km 486 m

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: 

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Check out the businesses nearby for more places to stay and drink.

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Public Transport:

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Weather Forecast:

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Recommended Maps

Guidebooks:

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